NGĀTI RĀRUA - Key Persons
Andrew is passionate about the environment and incorporating Māori values and knowledge into the management of natural resources. For the past 18 years Andrew worked in central government departments from Ministry of Fisheries, Ministry for the Environment and Department of Conservation as a coordinator, policy analysis, manager and director. Born and bred in Wairau and after spending 15 years in Wellington Andrew is now the Executive Director Māori at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology based in the Nelson Campus.
Aneika has a wealth of historical, iwi and environmental mātauranga in Te Tauihu and has been working as a kaitiaki for te taiao for most of her career. She has worked with community groups, conservation groups, council, national government, CRI's and researchers and others and has strong relationship management and advocacy experience. Aneika holds a range of governance roles and ministerial appointments, Board member for Te Āwhina Marae, Director for Project Janszoon, Co-chair of the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board, and board member for the Kaiteretere Recreation Board.
Lorraine has had 35 plus years working in strategy and planning, project and programme management, policy, iwi and Māori development in both the government and private sector.
She has wide experience in community support, education and health programmes. Her passion is whānau wellbeing, with research encompassing hapu development, tangata whaiora mental wellbeing, COVID-19, Māori cancer experiences and Ngāti Rārua tribal history.
Eruera is based in Wellington with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade as their Māori Engagement Lead. With a career spanning more than ten years across government and corporate sectors, Eruera has held influential roles to enable and support the advancement of Māori, iwi, and hapū aspirations. Before joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eruera forged a successful consultancy path supporting several organisations and government agencies to represent Mātauranga Māori and engage effectively with Māori.
As an advocate for the development of Mātauranga Māori, Eruera believes that Māori knowledge, systems, and tikanga can contribute to the well-being of New Zealanders and the advancement of the communities that most need support.
As a board member, Eruera is dedicated to leveraging his expertise to guide strategic decisions that align with the organisation's values and long-term sustainability goals. His unwavering commitment to cultural advancement and his ability to inspire positive action make him an influential voice in shaping the board's direction.
Job Titles:
- Pouwhakahaere Taiao ( Environmental Manager )
Hoani has been involved in High Performance sports for the past 25 years and knows what it means to be a valued member of a "Team". He owns and manages his own business taking on the day to day running of it, budgets, management, employee conflicts etc. Hoani has a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management from Otago University.
Hoani is passionate about change and growth for the betterment of our iwi regardless of where whānau live and wants to help make our iwi a sustainable resource for future generations. Hoani looks for ways to make the waka go faster through teamwork and collaboration and as a passionate family man aims to activate our iwi through healthy habits in mind, body, and soul.
Tena koutou katoa. My name is John Charleton. Most recently I was employed as Chief Executive Officer for the Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust. My goal is to work to deliver results that help achieve Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rārua's twin major aspirations: whānau advancement on the one hand, and long-term sustainability on the other. I'm a Chartered Accountant with 25 years' experience, including more than 10 years working with leading international financial institutions in the UK, the US and Australia.
Kura has a Resource Management background with formal qualifications in Environmental Planning and has experience working for Māori and Iwi organisations to implement Treaty Settlement outcomes in natural resource management with Local Government and Crown agencies. Kura is currently employed as the He Pou Taiao for Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust.
Job Titles:
- Pou Ārahi ( Operations Manager )
- Specialist
Michelle supports the operations of the Rūnanga and is based in Tokomaru House in Wairau. Michelle is a specialist in compliance so enjoys the clear cut policy mahi and sees it as vital to realising iwi aspirations. This, along with ensuring the success of all staff is what makes Michelle content in her role.
Job Titles:
- Director for Wakatū Incorporation
Miriana was born and raised in Motueka and holds qualifications in New Zealand History and Law. She was awarded the 2016 Aotearoa NZ Māori Woman Business Leader award in recognition of outstanding success and excellence in business.
Miriana is also a director for Wakatū Incorporation and is currently leading AuOra™ which is an associated business of Wakatū that invests in a portfolio of nutrition and ingredient applications for the Japan market. Miriana is also a member of Nuku ki te Puku™ (a national Māori Food and Beverage cluster), the national Food and Fibres Leadership Group, NZTE Dubai Expo 2020, the Riddet Research Institute, Chair of Leaft Foods research programme and she is an alumni of Te Hono (NZ agribusiness leaders).
She also enjoys fishing and reconnecting to traditional cultural customary practices with her family and kin.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Executive Director at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Olivia holds several governance roles including Chair of Tasman Bays Heritage Trust (Nelson Provincial Museum), Board Member Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and Chair of the Mātauranga Iwi Leaders Group.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Māori, a Master of Business Administration, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning and an Advanced Certificate in Māori Ambassador and Leadership.
Olivia is an Executive Director at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and is from the hapū of Ngāti Paretona, Ngāti Pareteata, Te Arawaere and Tūrangapeke. Olivia and her husband Dion live in Whakatū Nelson and have four sons as well as a cherished mokopuna.
Job Titles:
- Pouwhakahaere ( Chief Executive Officer )
Prior to joining Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, Shane was a senior advisor at Te Pūni Kōkiri. Shane has whakapapa to Tainui waka through his iwi of Raukawa me Ngati Koroki-Kahukura and has resided in Te Tauihu for over 40 years.
Shane holds a number of qualifications including a Masters of Māori and Management and Diploma in Māori Law and Philosophy from Te Wananga o Raukawa.
Job Titles:
- Pouāwhina Tāhūhū - Executive Assistant
With more than 20 years experience in office and financial administration Vickie comes with a great set of organisational, time management and communication skills. Vickie is of Te Ati-Haunui-A-Paparangi me Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent. She has lived in Nelson for 37 years, originating from the Buller district.